Holiday in Portugal

Holiday in Portugal showcases the popular music of Portugal in the 1960s–70s, performed by the Shegundo Galarza Orchestra and featuring the guitar stylings of Jorge Fontes. The recording displays musical moods ranging from bright and vivacious to dark and moody. Listeners may recognize several Portuguese songs that enjoyed popularity in the United States as well during the 1960s (“April in Portugal,” “Lavadeiras de Portugal,” and “Lisboa Antiga”). The liner notes provide song listings and a selection of other Portuguese albums recorded by Monitor Records.

Track Listing

101	April in Portugal	Shegundo Galarza Orchestra featuring Jorge Fontes	03:38
102	Casa Portuguesa (Portuguese House)	Shegundo Galarza Orchestra featuring Jorge Fontes	03:01
103	Canção do Mar (Song of the Sea)	Shegundo Galarza Orchestra featuring Jorge Fontes	02:45
104	Lavadeiras de Portugal (Washerwoman of Portugal)	Shegundo Galarza Orchestra featuring Jorge Fontes	02:58
105	Lisboa Não Sejas Francesa (Lisbon, Don't Be French)	Shegundo Galarza Orchestra featuring Jorge Fontes	02:35
106	Tudo Isto e Fado (This is a Fado)	Shegundo Galarza Orchestra featuring Jorge Fontes	01:59
201	Lisboa Antiga (Old Lisbon)	Shegundo Galarza Orchestra featuring Jorge Fontes	02:19
202	Lisboa a Noite (Lisbon by Night)	Shegundo Galarza Orchestra featuring Jorge Fontes	03:06
203	Mãe Preta (Black Mother)	Shegundo Galarza Orchestra featuring Jorge Fontes	03:19
204	Pauliteiros do Douro (Stick Dance from Douro)	Shegundo Galarza Orchestra featuring Jorge Fontes	02:18
205	Madragoa	Shegundo Galarza Orchestra featuring Jorge Fontes	02:07
206	Sempre Que Lisboa Canta (Whenever Lisbon Sings)	Shegundo Galarza Orchestra featuring Jorge Fontes	01:57